Photo taken by Nick Rampe With finals week approaching, Belmont entered the game undefeated, a streak that had become a defining part of the season. Every game to that point had followed a similar pattern: chemistry, resilience and consistent free-throw shooting. But on this night, that pattern shifted. Richmond handed Belmont its first loss of the season, 84-76, in a game that felt like a test for both the fans and the players. The Bruins scored 36 points in the paint, a

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins A group of passionate Belmont students led a campaign and petition for awareness about generational poverty in Tennessee. The campaign began in a class, Radical Champions Leading Social Change. Senior Abby Hodge and junior Jaclyn Harrison lead the team with two members, Rodney Bryant and Sarah Baker. Each of the students drew their passion for helping others in different experiences.  During the past two summers, Harrison, a faith and s

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Fallen leaves aren’t the only seasonal change that students are noticing at Belmont–an unusually high number of ladybug look-alikes are making themselves at home around campus.    “We see it a lot in our apartment, and even in Caldwell I’ve seen them walk around,” said senior Kadaisha Summers.    Though these orangey-red colored insects don’t pose a serious threat to Belmont students, their gradual influx raises questions that entomolog

Skaters performing at Bridgestone Arena as part of Scott Hamilton’s fundraiser performance, Rachel Suggs Several world-class figure skaters took to the ice on Nov. 23 at Bridgestone Arena for the ninth annual Scott Hamilton and Friends show. The show is a fundraiser for the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, which funds advanced cancer research. “It brings me so much hope that we’re going to get closer and closer and closer to a day that’s going to happen in my lifetime—and I’m

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins After breaking four school records in 2024 and 2025, throwers on Belmont’s track and field team will have their last season this spring.     Unable to find a replacement for former throwing coach Joe Frye, Belmont Athletics made a tough decision; track and field will continue without its throwing program for the 2026-2027 season. Frye left his position as both throwing and strength and conditioning coach in early June.     The athletic

Sidestage Showcase at EXIT/IN, Nick Singer Friends, family and fans filed into EXIT/IN on November 15th for Sidestage Showcase’s blend of rock, indie, alternative and pop music, highlighting student leaders from Belmont.  “There is so much creativity and beauty to music and Nashville is always under the impression of country music. And we hope to bring a night where people might fall in love with a different aspect of music, that there's so much effort and love behind,” said

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Haley Ramsey Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing “EUSEXUA Afterglow”, the fourth studio album from British singer-songwriter and dancer Tahliah Barnett, known professionally as FKA Twigs. This album is a sequel to the initial “EUSEXUA,” which was released in January and nominated for Best

Christmas at Belmont Performance, Zach Watkins Holiday spirit filled the Fisher Center this weekend for the annual performance and beloved tradition Christmas at Belmont.  Although the three performances were not filmed and aired like last year, the production still showcased over 600 students of 14 different groups, ranging over several genres and varieties, bringing Christmas festivity to Belmont.  “This year was a lot more relaxed and less stressful because we weren't film

Photo taken by Ava Gorney Five points was all Belmont graduate guard Nic McClain needed to reach 1,000 career points. Almost 12 minutes into the Bruins’ game against Fisk on Friday night, he surpassed that milestone with his second three-pointer of the night. “It means a lot, you know, playing for a lot of great fans,” McClain said. “It’s a family culture here.” Belmont went on to beat Fisk 96-49 at the Curb Event Center, remaining undefeated on the season. “Just playing our

Belmont Showcase wrapped up its stretch of events for the semester with the Fall Writer’s Showcase on Saturday night in the Johnson Large Theater. Sponsored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the showcase adopts a more intimate approach to production, featuring songwriting from eight contestants, which is twice the standard number. The first round included performances from Isaac Hallal, Kristen Noble, Noah Clifton and Elisheva, with Milla,

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont’s volleyball team was eliminated in the first round of the single-elimination Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, falling 3-2 to the Drake University Bulldogs.    The Bruins' season may have ended, but Fritz Rosenberg’s first year as head coach was one of the most successful runs in recent memory for Belmont.    At 17-11 on the year and 8-8 in conference play, the Bruins had their first winning record at home since 2021, thei

Photo taken by Nick Rampe Men’s basketball defended Belmont Boulevard with a 75-68 win over Lipscomb University Wednesday night. The win ties the all-time series at 76-76 and marks the fifth straight home victory for Belmont in the rivalry.In the first-half, Belmont’s offense struggled. The Bruins recorded their worst first-half performance of the season shooting 30.8% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point three-point line. Belmont also had a season-high of 22 turnov

Photo taken by Nick Rampe The Battle of the Boulevard between the Lipscomb University Bisons and the Belmont Bruins women’s basketball teams quickly turned into a massacre, with the Bruins prevailing 80-60.     The Bruins never trailed in their 16th consecutive win over the Bisons as Belmont improved to 3-2 on the year, while Lipscomb dropped to 2-4.     Bruins head coach Bart Brooks spoke on this illustrious rivalry between the two schools and how much it means to everyone i

Future Without Fear panel. Photo taken by Greer Patten Belmont students held an event Wednesday focused on community awareness and prevention of youth violence, titled “Future Without Fear.”    The event was put on by Grace Dyer, Joey Studiale, Laurissa Platt, Bronagh Barrett and Kate Holthaus as part of their Radical Champions: Leading Change for Social Impact class. They hope to raise advocacy and awareness, said Dyer.    Much of the event discussed building community as a

Most students at Belmont have studied in the Jack C. Massey Center, walked through the Johnson Center and laid on the lawn.   But how many students have been in the guitar house or studied at the Fidelity Hall patio? Reporters from the Vision explored Belmont’s campus and found the top ten niche places.    There’s always something new to find, and visiting all these places and wandering around new areas of campus with a hot drink could be a fun fall activity.   “Everywhere on

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Haley Ramsey Perfect Pitch: “The Art of Loving”  Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing the second studio album, “The Art of Loving,” from London-based singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.  Dean’s earlier work includes her debut album, “Messy,” released in 2023 and collaborations with Ezra Collect

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins With mental health concerns on the rise, Belmont is launching a new program called the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment.    Belmont announced the initiative on Nov. 3, which will be funded by a $3 million dollar gift from the Country Music Association.    The Center will be based at the Curb College on Music Row. It will feature education programs, community building resources, and research by faculty and students.    These edu

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Belmont University’s Curb College secured a spot in Billboard Magazine’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools list for another year.     Billboard Magazine considers factors in the production and business side of the music industry, including facilities, location and connections when analyzing the programs.    “What sets us apart is the combination of rigorous academics with unparalleled industry access,” said Brittany Schaffer, the Curb Col

Photo by Emily Garver Cassie Donegan, a musical theater performer, Belmont alumna and daughter now has another title to add; Miss America. Donegan participated in a panel at the Massey Performing Arts Center that showcased her childhood, the journey to becoming Miss America and what the future holds for her now. “Through sharing that story, she was able to show us that the things that make you, you …  it's something that the world needs,” senior commercial music major Evie Br

Jamie Wigginton, the director of PHNX performing alongside the group, Ava Gorney Belmont’s pop-rock ensemble, PHNX, held its fall semester performance Friday night in the Massey Concert Hall, energizing the audience with an electrifying show.  PHNX is one of Belmont’s music ensembles which features a six-piece band and eight vocalists. They sing popular classics as well as newer, trendy pop-rock hits. The show didn’t have a specific title, but PHNX director Jamie Wigginton ha